Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme

The arts and culture sector has suffered severely due to the closure of arts, cultural and exhibition facilities of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, West Kowloon Cultural District and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, etc. All shows and exhibitions during the period have to be cancelled. Furthermore, performance tours to Mainland and overseas have also been called off. In addition to loss in box office income and sponsorship in relation to the cancellation of performances/shows, the arts groups have also incurred preparation cost, e.g. staff cost, production cost, rehearsal, props, stage setting, etc. The livelihood of many in the arts and culture sector, including freelance artists as well as workers doing menial and other supportive tasks and who are not on monthly salary, has been seriously affected.